The Indiana Pacers reportedly want to trade for a center this season. But for that to happen, they would likely have to trade Bennedict Mathurin due to his contract situation, and that is not a risk they should take unless they are getting a clear-cut, obvious upgrade at the position.
The Pacers should not trade Bennedict Mathurin this season
Indiana chose not to sign Mathurin to a rookie-scale contract extension this past offseason, and the reasons are valid.
The team wants to give the Canadian native a big opportunity to showcase his full value on the course of a full season, which is something he hasn't really had throughout his career so far.